How to pronounce mukhtar
Say it like MUUK-tar. Mukhtar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUK).
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US American/ˈmʊktɑr/MUUK-tar
UK British/ˈmʊktɑː/MUUK-tah
- MUUK
- tar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mukhtar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mukhtar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUUK-tah.
What does mukhtar mean?
noun
- A minor official, usually overseeing a village or town, in many Arab countries and (historical) in the Ottoman Empire and its successor states, including Turkey, Northern Cyprus, and formerly Albania.
- Alternative spelling of muhtar: an elected official overseeing a village or neighborhood in modern Turkey.
Questions about saying mukhtar
How do you pronounce mukhtar?
Say MUUK-tar. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊktɑr/. In British English it is /ˈmʊktɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mukhtar?
Mukhtar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUK). Broken into parts: MUUK · tar.
Is mukhtar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʊktɑː/ (MUUK-tah).